The PARTY UP! Podcast

This week we talk all about video game OSTs that stand as some of the most iconic, and discuss the importance of music in all content across the board. Enjoy!

On this episode, we discuss the overwhelming amount of content available to consume, the things that get us burned out the most, and the whats and whys that cause it to happen and how to try and fix it. 

We sit and do a full review of the latest video game live action adaptation to be released, Mortal Kombat. Was the film a flawless victory? Or was it simply a violent mess? Take a listen to hear our take.

This week we sit and discuss gaming developer decisions, video game content and lack thereof, release schedules, side quests, end game content, and so much more!

This week we ramble on about current anime, discuss the differences in a series from the manga, and talk about stand alone anime films and side stories. Enjoy!

Hollywood has been developing a bad habit of pushing back film releases and the streaming services have been asking for way more than they deserve. Take a listen as we analyze the recent trends in the film industry, along with discussing some of our own highly anticipated upcoming movies.

Take a listen as we continue our discussion on the topic of video games and explore the genre of the 'Hack & Slash'! We dive into some our favorite elements in the style, talk about some of our favorite titles, and we even create some of our own unique adventures! Enjoy! 

Continuing our conversation on video game adaptations, we discuss and review the anime, based on the popular gaming title, 'Devil May Cry'. Did it manage to slay the demons of series adaptation? Or was it a swing and a miss for the beloved Dante? Take a listen to find out!

2021 and 2022 are seeing a rise in video game live action film & series adaptations, and we're here to talk about it! Take a listen as we go through the list of movies and shows released, and soon to be released. Will they take the games they're based on to a whole new level? Or will it be 'Game Over' for Hollywood?

This week we discuss the latest Marvel series release to hit the Disney+  app, 'WandaVision'! With only 2 episodes left we talk about what Marvel  Studios has presented the MCU fans so far and where they might be going  with it all. We also play a new version of 'VS' where a mystery mutant  faces of against some truly unexpected opponents. Enjoy!

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Love is in the air as we sit and discuss some of our personal video game character crushes! We explore our love for some truly awesome, and sometimes attractive, icons in gaming, we talk about cosplay and fan art, and we also see what peeks the interest of the internet. Enjoy!

This week on the podcast, we dive into our Anime of the Month: BLOOD OF ZEUS! We breakdown the shows format, music score, animation, and story line in this review, so take a listen to hear whether it was worth the watch, or simply a bloody mess. Enjoy!

After a hilarious episode of 'VS' and talking all about 'Avatar: The Last Airbender', we decided to sit and watch the live-action film adaptation by M. Night Shyamalan. BIG MISTAKE. Take a listen as we review 'The Last Airbender' and discuss the repeat offenses of Hollywood when it comes to source material and fandoms.

This week on the podcast we are bringing back our favorite game, VS! On this edition, we're putting one of our favorite animated heroes on the chopping block, as Aang, from 'Avatar: The Last Airbender', goes up against 12 mystery opponents! Will he come out on top and gain the respect of the Internet? Or will he burn up, blow out, get buried, and drown? Take a listen to find out!

This week we're joined by special guest and writer for The Jackal, David Podhaskie! We dive into the world of Video Games and count down the Internets Top 3 picks for Best Controller! We also talk nostalgic tech and accessories that amplified our gaming experiences!

This week on the podcast, we're joined by returning special guest, keepitkuwaii! We dive into the world of anime and discuss all the common tropes that are constantly present. From tsundere to oppai, angry boys to loli girls, and power scaling to just flat out bad plot points, we discuss our issues with it all. Enjoy!

Happy New Year and welcome to the first new episode of 2021! We discuss the movie theater business, films going direct to stream, we settle the age old debate of Marvel vs DC, and so much more! Enjoy!

This week is a special extended episode where the guys dive deep into voice actors stepping down, the thin line between nobility and absurdity, representation in pop culture, the power of words, and so much more involving the current social and cultural situations in America. The show gets heavy, but they bring a special edition of 'VS' to the table to lighten the mood where they have the Devil himself face off in a series of fiddle contests. Enjoy!

On this episode of the show, the guys dive into the world of gaming and how, especially during these trying times, it has been a saving grace, not just for themselves but for so many others. They discuss how video games offer a healthy escape, how children are helping parents see the good in being a gamer, and how parenting is a major part in developing a healthy and safe mental attitude. Enjoy!

On this weeks podcast, the guys continue a bit of their conversation about Spider-Man, which leads them into talking about the human/animal hybrids seen in many comic book heroes and villains. Shooting off of their discussion about the comic book realm, they quickly start to dive into anthropomorphism popularly found in many cartoons and pop culture figures. But even with naming so many famous characters, there's always a list of hated concepts, and a few rejects. To add to that list, they actually created their own heroes that, unfortunately, may never see that first edition comic or pilot episode. Oh, and they talk about Furries as well. Enjoy!

This week on the podcast, the guys discuss retro-gaming and modern emulators, they get back into their B-Movie groove as they review their hilarious watch through of John and Jordan's pick of the month, LOW BLOW, and Derek asks the guys to mash up the genres of action, comedy, and martial arts in order to Create-A-Hero! Enjoy!

On this weeks episode, Derek and John introduce and welcome a brand new co-host to the show, Jordan of Se7en TV! Together they discuss the struggles of side questing, nostalgia and the return of Tony Hawks Pro Skater, and they give a full review of Jordan's pick for Anime of the Month, Space Dandy. Enjoy!

On this weeks episode of the podcast, Derek and John are joined by Jordan, of Se7enTV, as they discuss TikTok vs Vine, talk about quarantine activities, and dive right into a full review of the new Hulu series, 'Solar Opposites', by Rick & Morty co-creator Justin Roiland. Enjoy!

On this episode, Derek and John, along with guests Mario and Jordan, discuss today's streaming services, the evolution of animation,  how animation compares to live-action when dealing with emotion, and much, much more, all while giving a full review of the Netflix series 'Love Death + Robots' and diving deep into the emotional roller coaster that is 'The Midnight Gospel'. Enjoy!

Ladies and gentlemen, we have finally made it! Welcome to our March 'VS!' Tournament Finals! It's been a long road for our competitors, but they have battled through and each claimed victory for their rightful realms. Today, Mei from 'Overwatch' (our Video Game Champion), Krillin from 'DragonBall Z' (our Anime Champion), Squirrel Girl from Marvel (our Comic Book Champion), and Space Ghost from 'Space Ghost Coast to Coast' (our Pop Culture Champion) face off in brackets one final time, and we find out who is our Champion of Champions! Enjoy!

It's the 4th edition of our March Madness Tournament, "MARCH VS"!,  and this week we are diving into Pop Culture!  We've put together our final list of 8 random characters and yet again face them off against each other in head-to-head  brackets! Take a listen as we have The  Tick, Dean Winchester from TV's Supernatural, Space Ghost, Courage The Cowardly Dog,  Data from Star Trek, BeetleJuice, Robo-Cop, and Ellen Ripley from the film Aliens, all compete to be named our Pop Culture champion! Enjoy!

Welcome to the 3rd edition of our March Madness Tournament, "MARCH VS"! This week we are diving into Comic Books!  We've put together a list of 8 random characters and we're facing them off against each other in yet another set of head-to-head  brackets! Take a listen as we have The Goon, Constantine, Rorschach from WatchMen, Krypto the Super Dog, Violator from Spawn, Squirrel Girl, Black Cat from Spider-Man, and The Mask, all compete to be named our #1 Comic Book character! Enjoy!

Welcome to the 2nd edition of our March Madness Tournament (that we like to call), "MARCH VS"! This week we are focusing on the world of  ANIME! We've put together a list of 8 characters ranging from all genres and we've pit them against each other in another set of head-to-head brackets! Take a listen as we have Joseph 'JoJo' Joestar from 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure', Erza Scarlet from 'Fairytale', Totoro from 'My Neighbor Totoro', Krillin from the 'Dragon Ball' series, Hange Zoe from 'Attack on Titan', Honey Senpai from 'Ouran High School Host Club', Rock Lee from 'Naruto', and Seto Kaiba from Yu-Gi-Oh, all compete to  be named our #1 Anime character! Enjoy!

On this episode, Derek and John give a full review on the recent release of Sonic The Hedgehog. They discuss their various viewpoints, what they think was successful for the movie, what it may have missed, and what they hope will come from it's addition to the long list of video game films.

With Valentine's Day coming up, the guys decide to dive right back into the world of anime and review their pick for February, 'Love, Chunibyo, & Other Delusions!'. They discuss the many genres the show displays, the way the story and characters teach a multitude of lessons, and they touch on the different aspects of love of what it means to be an individual.

On this weeks episode, Derek and John give a full review of their pick for "Anime of the Month", 'BEM'. Take a listen as they focus on the shows title, the choice in music, the characters as a whole, and (what they saw as) the convoluted progressions of the multiple story lines presented in the show. They discuss what they enjoyed, what they hated, what confused them, and how they felt after viewing the seemingly stitched together 12 episodes of season 1. Enjoy!